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US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years.

Mar 28, 2024 The goal is to more accurately count residents, including those who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage.

People say they're leaving religion due to anti-LGBTQ teachings and sexual abuse

Mar 28, 2024 The Public Religion Research Institute poll found that the vast majority of those who are unaffiliated are content to stay that way.

Here are some numbers that will help you get your March Madness fix for the Sweet 16

Mar 27, 2024 Notable facts and stats about each team in the round of sixteen.

What is the new etiquette for tipping?

Mar 26, 2024 While some experts say much of the etiquette remains the same, there are a few new variables to keep in mind.

An Arizona church known for feeding migrants now says the city is blocking its work

Mar 26, 2024 In a recent lawsuit, Jose Manuel Castro, pastor of the Gethsemani Baptist Church, says friction with the city of San Luis has forced the church to cancel multiple events.

Biden touts Arizona as America's 'future' as government invests $8.5 billion in chipmaker Intel

Mar 20, 2024 The Biden administration has predicted that the cash infusion should help the U.S. boost its global share of advanced chip production from zero to 20%.

We take the risk because we love what we do: From rodeo to fandom heartbreak

Mar 20, 2024 Rodeo in Arizona, from its roots to its place as a collegiate sport. Plus a trip to the Pac 12 basketball tournament.

Arizona Presidential Preference Election Live Results

Mar 19, 2024 Polls close at 7 p.m., expect first results around 8 p.m.

The 'devil comet' is visible in the night sky, and is sticking around for the eclipse

Mar 19, 2024 A rarely-seen comet with a reputation for colorful flare-ups is once again visible from Earth.

NASA astronaut Tom Stafford, famed for U.S.-Soviet orbital handshake, has died at 93

Mar 18, 2024 Stafford, who flew in space four times including a trip to orbit the moon and then a historic rendezvous with Soviet cosmonauts, passed away on Monday.

Let the madness begin: 3 things to watch at the NCAA basketball tournaments

Mar 18, 2024 The official brackets for the men's and women's NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments were revealed Sunday evening.

I’m taking this way too seriously as an adult: The growth of mountain biking in Arizona

Mar 14, 2024 In two very different stories about one of America's fastest-growing sports, we head to a 24-hour mountain bike relay race. Then we talk to some of the people behind a documentary about spreading mountain biking on the Navajo Nation.

USS Arizona collection grows at UA

Mar 14, 2024 The public can get a first-hand look at life on-board.

Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Sotomayor, ideological opposites, unite to promote civility

Mar 14, 2024 They said the Supreme Court, where voices don’t get raised in anger, can be a model for the rest of the country.

C-e-a-s-e and desist: 'The New York Times' goes after Wordle spinoffs

Mar 13, 2024 The New York Times has sent takedown notices to "hundreds" of coders who've made clones of the popular word game, Wordle.

The IRS launches Direct File, a pilot program for free online tax filing available in 12 states

Mar 13, 2024 After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12 selected states, including Arizona.

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